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Patent GB-189815084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Rapid Water Heating by Gas or the like.
Inventor: SIMMANCE JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-07-09
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 15,084. Simmance, J. F., and Abady, J. July 9. Water-heaters, gas, oil, and spirit.-A coil form of water-heater or geyser is shown in Fig. 2. The burner may be of the form described in Specification No. 294, A.D. 1897, or may be of any suitable form for petroleum, spirit, acetylene, or the like. The cold water enters and impinges as a jet upon the turbine B, so driving the exhausting- fan F. In another form of heater, the heating- gases come in contact with the water, and the water jet acts as a jet or spray exhauster, there being no turbine and fan.
Patent GB-189816300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Regulating the Speed of Marine or other Engines.
Inventor: KEATS ROBERT FORD COURTENAY
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 16,300. Keats, R. F. C. July 26. Differential governors.-Consists of a differential governor, with or without steam relay apparatus, for regulating the speed of marine or other engines. A is a small auxiliary steam engine which drives at a standard speed the shaft a having the portion a* screw-threaded. On the latter is mounted a nut b, which is capable of being rotated by the drum B deriving its motion from the engine to be controlled. If any difference of speed occurs between the nut and the screwed shaft, the resulting longitudinal travel of the nut, acting through the forked lever d, adjusts the engine-controlling gear either directly or through the medium of the fluid-pressure relay apparatus e*, g*. Means are provided for disengaging the pulley B from the nut b in either of the extreme positions of the latter. The engagement is effected by means of ratchets and pawls, which are drawn out of engagement when the nut reaches the extreme right or the extreme left by a longitudinally-stationary ring mounted within the drum B and attached to rods n, n. The governor is applicable for equalizing the speeds of twin-screw engines.
Patent GB-189819842-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Attaching a Cyclometer to a Bicycle or other Vehicle.
Filed: 1898-09-19
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 19,842. Shepard, W. L., and Waterbury Buckle Co. Sept. 19. Odometers.-Relates to a clamp for attaching a cyclometer of the kind described in Specification No. 21,075, A.D. 1897, to a cycle or other vehicle. The invention is described as applied to a bicycle. A slotted arm, Fig. 3, having a turned-up forked end 7, 8, is fixed between the fork and locking- nut of the front wheel. The cyclometer case 9, Fig. 2, carries a plate 12 with a projecting pin &c. 13 and a clamping-lever 14. The plate is notched at 15 to fit on the end of the arm, Fig. 3, and is locked in position by the clamp.
Patent GB-189908090-A (GB)
Title: Reversing Mechanism.
Inventor: NORTON EUGENE EARLE
Filed: 1899-04-18
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 8090. Norton, E. E., and Phillips, W. P. April 18. Planing and shapinq ; screwing.-Relates to reversing driving-gear for planing, shaping, and screw-cutting machine &c. The driving-pulley 3 runs loose upon the shaft; it may be connected to it through a clutch A, or through a reversing- train consisting of a set of rollers 7, carried by a disc C, which may be caused to gear with the inner surface of the pulley rim and with a disc 4 fixed to the shaft. The disc C, while free to slide upon the shaft, is not allowed to rotate ; it and the cone B, for operating the clutch, are worked by forked arms projecting from a rod 11, mounted behind the shaft, which is moved to and fro in its supporting-bracket by a hand-lever 14. This rod may, by means of a spring 20, be locked in either - of its extreme positions, or it may be held in the mid-position, when the shaft remains at rest.
Patent GB-189911657-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Forming Plates of Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 11,657. Leitner, H. June 5. Secondary batteries.- Relates to apparatus for forming plates or electrodes so arranged that the expansive force of the active material during its change into peroxide is utilized for subjecting the plates to great pressure while they are being formed. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section, and Fig. 2 shows a plan with part removed to show the interior. It consists of a strong box a with one end open to receive an adjustable closing-block b. Inside the box there is a lining c of thick soft rubber, and inside this lining at each end is fitted a block d and a thick rubber pad e. The positive and negative plates f, g are placed alternately between these pads, and between the adjacent plates there is a separating - piece h of porous material such as porcelain, with vertical holes extending throughout its length to facilitate the circulation of the electrolyte. Under the plates and at each side of them are placed grooved wooden blocks j. Above the plates a covering-piece k is fixed between the conducting-lugs i by metal bands l which extend around the box. On the bands l is mounted a cross-piece m through which pass set-screws to press down the cover k. The block b is adjusted by a hand-screw n, so as to cause the requisite amount of pressure to be exerted. During discharge, the pressure on the plates is maintained by the resiliency of the pads e.
Patent GB-189911810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Disengaging Apparatus for Ships' Boats.
Inventor: BROWN JOSEPH NICHOLSON
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-06-07
Abstract: 11,810. Brown, J. N. June 7. Boat supporting and securing gear.-Relates to means for simultaneously disengaging the chocks and gripes. Figs. 1 and 2 show one form of apparatus, in which each chock has secured to it a bar b. These bars overlap, and are coupled by bolts d. Each gripe C has an eye c coupled to a bracket on the ships' deck by a bolt d. All these bolts can be simultaneously withdrawn by moving the lever F. In a modified form of apparatus, the bars b and the gripes are secured by the same bolts.
Patent GB-189912109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in India Rubber Tyres for Carriage and other Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: SANSOM HENRY
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 12,109. Sansom, H. June 10. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims. -Within the channelled steel rim b rubber or similar strips c are fixed, to give a suitably-shaped bearing for the solid rubber tyre d. The tyre is secured by cement, or by a wire e of which the ends are connected by a right and left hand screwed sleeve.
Patent GB-189913933-A (GB)
Title: A New Bond for Tramway - and Railway-rails.
Inventor: DAY ARTHUR ALBERT
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 13,933. Day, A. A. July 6. Rail bonds for railway and tramway rails with scarfed joints. A clean sheet of soft copper or other soft conducting-metal, cut to the required size and shape, is inserted between the rail ends.
Patent GB-189921798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus known as "Roller Coasters" for Recreative Purposes.
Inventor: RAMSDELL WESLEY ALPHONZO
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 21,798. Ramsdell, W. A. Oct. 31. Railways for recreation.- An inclined and sinuous track b, mounted on trestles a, is arranged as shown in perspective in Fig. 1, and is provided with rails. A car descends by gravity from the turntable e to the stopping-place d. At one part the track is formed into a circle h, so that the car becomes completely inverted. Guard rails m are connected to the main rails b by stays m<1> to prevent accidents. The car is raised from the stopping-place d to the turntable e by a chain elevator g, and is fitted with a pinion W, Fig. 5, controlled by a pawl P and gearing with a rack R, Fig. 1, to prevent it from running back should the chain break. The turntable has two sets of rails, which are inclined so as to receive and discharge the car, and is automatically locked, when empty, by a system of levers actuated by the arriving and starting car. A wheel F, Fig. 8, on the front of the car bears against a semicircular guard G, Fig. 1, whilst the turntable is rotated. Fig. 5 shows a side view, and Fig. 8 shows a view from underneath of one of the cars. The car is fitted with four wheels, which are carried on pivoted frames B', C to allow it to run round the curves, and, to ensure all the wheels bearing on the rails, the front axle is free to move on a horizontal pivot. Cross-bars, carrying rollers n, Fig. 5, to engage the guard rails m, are mounted above the wheels. The frames B', C carrying the axles are connected by a pivot and slot, and the frame C carries studs 6 which engage a central rail O arranged so as to suitably deflect the axles at the curves. Straps or other devices are fitted to the car to prevent the passengers from moving during transit.
Patent GB-190004350-A (GB)
Title: Improved Field Ambulance Car and Appliances connected therewith.
Inventor: WINDOVER WILLIAM CLEMENT
Filed: 1900-03-07
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 4350. Windover, W. C., [trading as Windover, Turrill, & Sons, W. C.]. March 7. Ambulance vehicles.-Fig. 1 shows a field ambulance car which may be used as an ordinary transport vehicle. Each longitudinal seat B is fitted with hinged arms D, which, when turned outwards, support a side pole of a stretcher, the other side pole resting on the seat. A third stretcher may rest on the floor of the car and the tailboard E. The car has lockers G, a dickey H, and attachments for the axe I, pick J, and water vessel K.
Patent GB-190004501-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Cinder Sifter and Ash Receiver.
Inventor: SLATER RICHARD
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 4501. Slater, R. March 9. Ashpans.-A combined cindersifter and ashpan for use beneath kitchen fire-grates &c. consists of a receptacle C for the ash, and a pivoted screen B provided with hinged supports A. The cinders roll down behind the ashpan.
Patent GB-190006827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Musical Chiming Apparatus.
Inventor: DEAGAN JOHN CALHOUN
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 6827. Deagan, J. C. Sept. 11, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Instruments with gongs.- These are chiefly for use in music-halls and the like. Steel or other tubes a are cut away as shown from a' to a<5>, and are divided midway of the uncut part by a partition b, which may be made adjustable. Tuning may be effected by filing at u<5> or a<4>. The lower end of the tube has a pair of lugs a, which are connected by a strengthening-bridge c. The tubes are arranged in groups of four, as shown, the middle-sized one giving a note an octave higher, and the two smallest ones a note two octaves higher, than the largest one. They are suspended from a frame f by india-rubber covered rods h, which pass through them at a node, and their lower ends extend downwards into holes in a resonator e, which forms part of the frame. Several of these frames are suspended side by side, and, when agitated, the tubes strike against the sides of the holes in the resonators, and produce a note. Some modifications in the shape of the lower ends of the tubes, the position of the diaphragms and the places where the tubes are struck, are described.
Patent GB-190009227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM KING
Filed: 1900-05-18
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 9227. Baker, W. K., and Baker, G. S. May 18. Feeding-appliances.-A. steelyard or other weighing-machine A is connected by an adjustable rod B to a beam C which is suspended from a support C<2>. A hopper D is suspended from the opposite end of the beam to the rod B and a sliding weight C<5> is placed on the beam. A spout E from a blending machine supplies flour to the hopper which delivers the required weight to a kneading machine F.
Patent GB-190011546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutch Mechanism for Cycles and Various other Uses.
Inventor: HYBE CHARLES AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 11,546. Hyde, C. A. June 26. Clutches, ratchet and pawl, for free wheel bicycles &c. A boss b with a collar b<1> is screwed up against the spoke flange on the hub a of a bicycle wheel ; another collar or cover-plate e is screwed on the end of the boss. Between the two collars lies an internal toothed flange on the chain ring d, which is supported on ball bearings f, g. The pawls c are fitted in pockets in the boss, and have rounded ends which form pivots ; they are recessed to receive the spring ring h, which lies in a groove in the boss and is secured at its ends to pieces h<3>.
Patent GB-190101401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Arrangements for Electric Lifts.
Inventor: STEVENS JOHN SANDERS
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 1401. Stevens, J. S., Major, C. G., Stevens, E. C., and Stevens, P. H. Jan. 22. Motors, controlling.-Consists of improvements in the controlling-mechanism for electricallyactuated lifts, described in Specification No. 24,567, A.D. 1899. The brush G for cutting in and out the starting-resistances H, Fig. 1, is actuated by a chain secured at one end to the re-placing lever D controlled by a cam E on the hand-rope shaft F, and, at the other end, to a drum B frictionally rotated by the hauling-drum shaft A. On the shaft A starting, the drum B at first rotates with it, causing the brush G to cut out the resistances H. When all the resistance is out, the lever D engages the cam E, and further rotation of the drum B is prevented. On stopping, the cam E unwinds the chain from the drum B, and again puts in the resistance H. Several modifications are described. In one, the brush G is connected to the drum B by two chains secured to the drum at diametrally-opposite points. In another, the chain passes from the drum round a pulley on the brush G, and is then secured to a fixed point, or, as shown in Fig. 6, to a dash-pot piston K. By the latter arrangement, some of the resistance is out out before the shaft A starts. In another modification, the chain is wound round a second drum mounted on a screw shaft, engaging a nut which carries the brush G, or engaging one end of a lever carrying the brush. The drum B may be mounted on a separate shaft geared to the shaft A. In another modification, the brake and reversing switch cams S, T, Fig. 12, are loose on the shaft, and are operated from the cam E through a pin- and-slot connection e, t, which allows of some lost motion, so that the cams S, T do not move until the cam E has moved some distance, and cut in or out some of the starting-resistance. To prevent premature movement of the lever D under the influence of the weight K, a projection U is provided on the cam T. Fig. 17 shows an improved brake designed to prevent bending of the shaft. The brake levers are curved and horizontal and fulcrumed at e at one side of the drum, the weights d being on the opposite side of e from the drum. When the brake is taken off, the lower lever is supported by the stop g, and the upper lever is then lifted on the pivot c.
Patent GB-190103393-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Diaphragms of Phonographs, Musical Instruments, and analogous Sound-producing, Recording or Transmitting Contrivances.
Inventor: STROH JOHN MATTHIAS AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1901-02-16
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 3393. Stroh, J. M. A. Feb. 16. Violins and like instruments ; mandolins; guitars. -Relates to diaphragms for musical instruments such as described in Specification No. 9418, A.D. 1899. The diaphragm is flat or corrugated in its outer portions and has a central conical portion, as shown, to the apex of which the vibrating attachment is made.
Patent GB-190106163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Prism Telescopes
Inventor: GOERZ CARL PAUL
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 6163. Goerz, C. P. March 23. Telescapes.-In prism telescopes, the prism b is kept in adjustment on the plate a by a spring c with V bearing-surfaces l. These surfaces may be replaced by pins &c.
Patent GB-190106655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Steel
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1901-03-29
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 6655. Wheatley, W. H., [Soc. GÚnÚral des Aciers fins]. March 29. Open - hearth processes; chrome-steel.-In the manufacture of chrome-steel, molten steel is run from a Siemens-Martin furnace into a ladle containing a mixture of pulverized chrome-iron and aluminium. Powdered aluminium, alone, may also be employed in the manufacture of steel.
Patent GB-190106879-A (GB)
Title: An Approved Counting or Marking Apparatus for Playing a Game such as Tip-it Coddam or other like Game.
Inventor: CAMERON GEORGE
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 6879. Cameron, G. April 2. Scoring and marking.-Relates to a scoring. appliance for use in the games of tipit, coddam, &c. Discs C are mounted in a slot in a board A, so that they can be turned through a half revolution, the edges of the discs being marked with two colours. The discs, which are prevented from turning too freely by springs H, project upwards through a cover-plate B.
Patent GB-190108350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fur Plucking or Unhairing Machines.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 8350. Justice, P. M., [Nearseal Unhairing Co.]. April 23. Furs.-Relates to machines for removing the coarse or " water" hairs from pelts, either by plucking or pulling them out, or cutting or breaking them off. The pelts are secured to an apron c which passes from a roller c<1> to a roller d. The roller d is driven by gearing from a ratchet-wheel d' actuated from the main shaft a by an eccentric, rod, and pawl. The apron passes over the sharp edge of a plate b, above which is a roller e, Figs. 5 and 8, which holds the fur back as the skin passes it. The roller e turns on a rod e<1>, supported by arms extending from a rod or shaft f. The rod f is secured to a plate f<1> by a set-screw f<3>, and the downward movement of the roller e is limited by a pin f<4> carried by the plate f<1>. The shaft f is carried by levers g, from,which hang adjustable weights g<1>, the tension of which can be temporarily overcome by means of a treadle-lever g'. The shaft a carries a segmental brush h, adjustable radially by means of bolts a<2>. The brush, as it sweeps downwards, smooths down the fur below the knife-edge b, leaving the stiff water-hairs projecting horizontally as shown in Fig. 8. The plucking-devices, comprising the jaws i, k, then descend, and the jaw k opens against the tension of helical springs m in consequence of the contact of the arm r with a stud s carried by a levor t. The water-hairs having entered between the jaws, a cam u on the shaft a causes the stud s to be drawn to the right, and the jaws close. As the jaws rise, the hairs are plucked out or broken off.
Patent GB-190109497-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bolting Machine.
Inventor: STUBBS RILEY ASBURY
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 9497. Stubbs, R. A. May 7. Sifting flour or meal. - Relates to bolting- machines for flour and meal. The web 2 of bolting-cloth is edged with bands of stiff leather &c., which are gripped at intervals by curved jaws 11 through which pass pins 15. The jaws are pivoted on fingers 3 carried by levers 4 actuated by eccentrics or cams 7. Yoke-pieces 6 ensure positive action of the eccentrics in both directions. The eccentrics are so arranged on the shaft 21 as to produce rhythmical undulations in the sieve travelling from the feed-point 16 to the delivery end 17. Springs 8 maintain the transverse tension in the bolting-cloth, and lateral webs or curtains 13 prevent overflow of the materials at the sides.
Patent GB-190111669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Atomizers.
Inventor: CLARKSON ALFRED
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 11,669. Clarkson, A. June 7. Spray-producer8.-Water is admitted by a pipe a<2> to a vessel a, which is lined with a straining- material a<1>. The vessel contains a cylinder b with a number of semi-cylindrical protuberances b<3> attached to its outside and forming passages for the water to the nozzles b<8>. A turret b<4> contains a number of air chambers, of which two x, x<1> are shown in the example taken. Holes b<6>, b<7> in each of these are made opposite alternate water nozzles b<8>. The air is supplied through pipes d<3>, d<4> fitted with strainers d<9> and controlled by a valve d<2>, which admits air to one or both of the chambers.
Patent GB-190201340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Balls of Twine and the like.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1902-01-17
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 1340. Ransford, R. B., [Cushman, J. W.]. Jan. 17. String holders.-The holder is in two sections a, b of fibrous material, secured together by a ring c, and has a perforation d fitted with a slit strip of rubber or other suitable material, through which the twine or string is withdrawn, the strip serving as a brake.
Patent GB-190211513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Strengthened Concrete Walls, Roofs, and Similar Structures.
Inventor: BOSSERT ARTHUR PETER
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 11,513. Bossert, A. P., and Bossert, G. A. May 20. Slabs.-Concrete slabs e, for walls, roofs, &c., are strengthened by iron or steel wires or tension rods, embedded longitudinally and transversely in one or both sides of the slabs. Fig. 1 shows a portion of a wall constructed of slabs e inserted loosely between ribs o nailed to uprights d. figs. 3 and 4 show a roof constructed of slabs with ribs a at the upper edges and sides and drip grooves c at the lower edges. In a modification shown in Fig. 5, the side ribs are dispensed with. For roofs of steep pitch, the slabs are made with bevelled edges to receive jointing-cement, and are connected by pins m through eyes l of the wires k, as shown in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190212779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Copying Presses
Inventor: SENIGAGLIA ENRICO
Filed: 1902-06-04
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 12,779. Lake, H. H., [Senigaglia, E.]. June 4. Copying-presses.-The press consists of a metal box 1 in which the copying-book 2 is placed, the box being provided with a hinged lid consisting of a frame 4 having a sheet of rubber 5 which makes an airtight joint with the upper edges 7 when the lid is closed and air is exhausted from the box. When the lid is closed, it is secured by a spring catch 6. At one side of the box is a suction pump having a piston 8 with a rod 9,10 extending outside the box. An opening 11 is provided between the box and the pump with a valve opening into the pump, and an opening 12 with a valve opening outwards. When the air is exhausted, the atmospheric pressure on the sheet 5 effects the copying.